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Hana-Kimi (3-In-1 Edition), Vol. 3: Includes Vols. 7, 8 & 9 by Hisaya Nakajo

lovelyinnature's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

mtayl104's review

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

serukis's review

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4.75

Mizuki disguises herself as a boy in order to enrol in an all-boys boarding school. Why? To help inspire her idol, Sano, to high jump again.

(Though any traces of the high jump plot seems to have disappeared now...!)

This volume focuses on a school trip to Hokkaido, a photographer trying to get the boys to become male models, and a teacher who is much too strict.

I think I enjoyed this volume even more than the last one. All of the characters are growing and developing (particularly Sano and his feelings for Mizuki), and we also get introduced to an intriguing new character in the form of Hara the fashion photographer. I'm a little concerned as to where that plotline is going, as it seems a surefire way for Mizuki's secret to be discovered. Nakatsu is also growing as a character, and I think I kind of ship him and Julia a little. I don't know. Maybe because they're so similar.

I'm looking forward to learning more about Sano's family, though. The way things were set up I thought we were going to see a lot more of them in this volume, but other plotlines took over. I'm guessing his family will be explored in a later volume.

It's strange. This manga is nothing like I thought it was going to be going into it. I thought it was going to focus much more on Sano and the high jump, but it's much more focused around the school and friendships and, to be honest, I think it's much better for it. :) 

I'm still loving the art too! Especially Sano's shower scene... ohohoho~

Looking forward to reading the next volume! :D

libraryofsummer's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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